DAY 1: Saturday or Wednesday
Istanbul/Ankara (LD) Morning drive to Ankara, the capital of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to explore Anatolia's ancient past, which dates from the Paleolithic.

DAY 2: Sunday or Thursday
Ankara / Cappadocia (BLD) Morning drive to Cappadocia via Salt Lake and visit Agzikarahan Caravanserai. In the afternoon discover the living village of Soganli where you shall visit impressing early rock carved churches, see typical Cappadocia houses and instantly emerging local handcraft market. Donkeys are also available for those who would like to have a ride.

DAY 3: Monday or Friday
Cappadocia (BLD) Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region: explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme 's cave churches, which date from the 8 th century. stroll though the underground galleries of Ozkonak where the first Christians hid themselves from rivals, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. Cappadocia Break: Option to break for 3, 4 or 7 nights in this unique region !!!

DAY 4: Tuesday or Saturday
Konya / Antalya (BLD) Morning drive to Konya, Turkey s oldest city and home of the sect of the Whirling Dervishes. Visit the Museum and the shrine of Mevlana, the founder of Sufi philosophy based on love and tolerance. In the afternoon, cross Taurus Mountains to reach Antalya by the Mediterranean.

DAY 5: Wednesday o Sunday
Perge/Aspendos/Antalya (BLD) Explore the historical sites of Pamphilia region: Perge with its Hellenistic gate, ancient agora, the stadium and Aspendos, the best preserved theatre of the Antiquity where performances still take place. In the afternoon you'll visit the Antalya Museum housing objects from all civilizations who lived in Asia Minor.

Antalya Break: Option to break for 3, 4 or 7 nights in these lovely Mediterranean city!!!

DAY6: Thursday or Monday
Aphrodisias/Pamukkale (BLD) Morning drive to Aphrodisias, a cultural center of the ancient world renowned for its sculpture and its temple which has been dedicated to the Goddess of Beauty. Admire largest antique stadium which hosted athletic games, chariot races and gladiator fights during ancient times. After lunch, drive to Pamukkale, the ancient healing city of Hierapolis and enjoy the unique splendor of its cascading, hot springs.

DAY 7: Friday o Tuesday
Ephesus/Kusadasi (BLD) Proceed to Ephesus and wander along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites as the theatre, marketplace, Hadrian Temple, Trajan Fountain, Scholastic Baths and the Celsus Library. In the afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary where believed she spent her last days.

Kusadasi Break: Option to break for 3, 4 or 7 nights in this beautiful Aegean town

DAY 8: Saturday or Wednesday
Pergamon/Canakkale (BLD) Drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamon, the city where parchment was invented. Discover the Acropolis on top of the hill and Asclepion, one of the most important healing centers of the history. In the afternoon, visit the legendary city of Troy, where Hector abducted Helen, then chased by Achilleus and see the Trojan Horse that concluded the war, as narrated in the Iliada of Homeros.

DAY 9: Sunday o Thursday
Gallipoli/Istanbul (BL) In the morning, cross the Dardanelles straight and discover Gallipoli where the bloodiest battle of the 2 nd World War took place; visit the museum, Anzac Cove and Lone Pine. Drive to Istanbul, the only city that truly bridges Europe and Asia.

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